Bit Definition
bit
noun
- a small piece or quantity of something; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper"; "a bit of lint"; "I gave him a bit of my mind"
- a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye"
- an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
- an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck"
- piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"
- a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are 8 bits in a byte"
- a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread"
- a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation"
- a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
- the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
- the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit"
"Bit" in song lyrics
See how bit is used in real songs:
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"We'd talk a little bit"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If -
"And I'ma sit and sit and sit until it's bit"
415 — Lavish -
"Count your money by the bit"
504 Boyz — Whodi
Words that rhyme with bit
Usage tips for "bit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bit to find words that pair well.